South African rapper Kid X, once a champion of hood anthems, returns with Father of Zen, a reflection on mindfulness and authenticity. PAM sat down with the artist to discuss his new project, written in-between solo trips, studio time and yoga sessions.
We spoke with Muzi about his fourth album Interblaktic, a defiant merger of local South African genres and a new generation of space-age electronic full of love, romance, self empowerment, and intergalatic adventures.
In their new movie MUTANT, premiering October 1st, 8PM SAST and which will also appear as part of the Jozi Film Festival competition with a Q&A, directors Lebogang Rasethaba and Nthato Mokgata portray a volcanic figure of the South African rap scene: Isaac Mutant. Interview.
Rap is a genre that never stands still, so PAM brings you the latest developments from the African continent. Here is our selection of the 10 best tracks released over the last three months.
A few weeks before his passing on 28th September 1991, Miles Davis gave his final concert at a jazz festival in Vienne. Now, 30 years later, the recording has been released. Story by Jacques Denis, who was there…
Thirty years ago, music giant Miles Davis passed away in California. In partnership with Getup, PAM looks back – in 5 steps and as many playlists – on the journey of a revolutionary.
The Carnation Revolution spelled the end of Portugal’s colonial empire. From Cape Verde to Angola, Mozambique to Guinea-Bissau, we look back to the soundtrack of the years of liberation.
Ruger, the extravagant head of Nigeria’s new school talent talks about his social media come up, Afro Dancehall sound, and working with the prophetic D’Prince on his latest EP Pandemic.
London’s UK Funky “Goddess of Rhythm”, KG, runs us through her genre bending blend of favorite tracks from alté and gqom to house and Afrobeats including an amaPiano inspired track from her own repertoire.
PAM spoke to Onipa about cassette tapes, family, and higher purpose upon the release of their Tapes of Utopia remix album with guest appearances from the extended Onipa family.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Buena Vista Social Club album. For the occasion, the label World Circuit is reissuing a remastered edition enhanced with previously unreleased tracks and alternative takes. Nick Gold, who produced the record, tells us its story.